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Accident Summary Nr: 123249.015 - Two employees are exposed to ammonia; one is killed, other i

Accident Summary Nr: 123249.015 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 01/10/2020
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1456616.01501/10/20201542236220144498 - Primus Builders, Inc.

Abstract: On January 10, 2020, Employees #1 and #2 were working from a scissor lift and dismantling an ammonia blast freezer in preparation for installing a new freezer. As they worked, ammonia was released. Employee #1 was killed by the chemical exposure. Employee #2 self-rescued, but was seriously injured. He was transported to the hospital and treated for severe burns and inhalation injuries.

Keywords: Ammonia, Burn, Chemical Burn, Chemical Exposure, Chemical Vapor, Construction, Demolition, Dismantling, Inhalation, Respiratory Tract, Scissor lift

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 1456616.015 29 M Fatality Occupation not reported

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